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I found the blog of photographer, Todd Pellowe, that captured this stunningly simple and very stylish vintage-styled wedding. The bride actually found a 1930s wedding dress. It’s absolutely stunning in its understatement and uniqueness. She has super cool vintage style. It’s so one-of-a-kind, and nothing seems cookie cutter!

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I love the way the dress hugs this bride’s figure and the train is just enough to be dramatic without being overwhelming. It’s modern in its slimness; it’s vintage in its simplicity and focus on understated detail…

Here’s a little 1930s gown history from the authorities at vintagegown.com:

For most of the 1930s Brides, a long, sleek appearance was desired and a natural, slim silhouette became the fashion with accents on the bias cutting and draping of the gown’s fabric. By now everyone was copying Madeleine Vionnet’s invention of cutting across the weave of the fabric. Her cutting technique gave such elasticity to the fabric that a silk satin gown could be pulled over the head or just simply stepped into.

Crepe backed silk charmuese was favored for its luxurious drape, feel and sultriness. Crepe fabric was also extremely popular for the bias cut, with versions of cloky crepe, rough crepe, crinkled crepe, metal crepe and Romaine crepe as options. Silk tulle was used for veiling, as it hung limp and straight and matched the sleekness of the gown perfectly.

Here are some more examples of real 1930s gowns:

Source–see “Vintage Fashion History 1930s”)

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Another thing about vintage style—you have to have a vintage backdrop! The couple above is from Kentucky. Their ceremony was held at an historic mansion and their reception was held, where else, but at an old Bourbon distillery!

Are you incorporating vintage elements into your wedding ensemble?